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Punjab Proposes Fare Hike for Lahore Metro Bus and Orange Line Train

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) is planning to increase fares for the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train, Metro Bus (Green Line), and feeder routes to…

Imported Used Cars Cost Pakistan’s Auto-Parts Industry Up to Rs60 Billion Annually

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s auto-parts sector is facing significant losses due to imported used cars, with annual damages estimated between Rs48–60 billion, according to the Pakistan Association of…

Islamabad Launches First-Ever Car-Free Pedestrian Zone in Blue Area

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad is set to get its first dedicated pedestrian-only zone as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) begins transforming a section of Blue Area along Jinnah…

Government Collects Rs. 371 Billion in Petrol Taxes in Q1

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government of Pakistan collected Rs. 371 billion in petroleum levies during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, marking a 42% increase compared to…

Pakistan Stock Market Volatility Highlights Need for Depth

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continues to show volatility in 2025, with rallies led mainly by financials and energy giants, while small- and mid-cap stocks…

OpenAI Set to Launch GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

OpenAI is preparing to roll out its next-generation AI models, including GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro, with the Pro version expected at $200 per…

Ethereum Faces Tough Road to $3,900 as Demand and Market Confidence Decline

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Ethereum (ETH) is struggling to maintain momentum above $3,400 amid weak investor sentiment, declining ETF inflows, and global economic uncertainty. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency has…

Karachi Bans Heavy Traffic on Jinnah Avenue for Smooth Flow

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major move to improve road safety and traffic flow, the Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has announced a complete ban on heavy vehicle…

NADRA Opens First Women-Only Center in South Punjab

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a landmark step towards women’s empowerment, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has opened its first-ever Women Registration Center (WRC) in Dera Ghazi…

Weekly Inflation Drops 0.59%, But Yearly Prices Still Up by 4.18%

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s weekly inflation fell by 0.59%, according to the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). However, prices of essential…

Pakistan’s Tax-to-GDP Ratio Rises to 10.3% Amid Strong Direct Tax Growth

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio has climbed to 10.3% for FY 2024–25, marking a significant improvement from the five-year average of 8.7%, according to the Federal Board…

NEPRA Announces 48 Paisa Per Unit Cut in Power Tariffs Nationwide

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction of Rs. 0.48 per unit in electricity prices across Pakistan, providing much-needed relief to…

Sindh Lifts Ban on Government Jobs, Launches Digital Hiring System

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Sindh government has officially lifted the ban on hiring for Grade 5 to Grade 15 positions, allowing departments to begin recruitment as per rules…

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